Why this home stands out
Five bedrooms in a city the size of Poquoson is a real find. This 1970-built home gives you the square footage — 2,100 feet across two floors — to run a household with room left over for a home office, a guest suite, or whatever your life actually needs. The half-bath keeps morning traffic moving, and the footprint is large enough that the layout never feels like a compromise.
HANSOM PARK and the Poquoson real estate market
Poquoson is one of the most distinctive small cities on the Virginia Peninsula — an independent city of roughly 12,000 people surrounded on three sides by water, with a tight community identity that residents tend to hold onto for decades. The streets here feel genuinely residential: wide lots, mature trees, neighbors who wave. Hansom Drive sits within that quiet fabric, the kind of block that anchors homes for sale in 23662 with lasting appeal. Because Poquoson is its own independent city rather than part of York County, city services and governance are local and responsive. The waterfront character of the broader area shapes daily life — you're never far from a creek, a boat ramp, or a salt breeze — and that geography keeps the neighborhood feeling unhurried even as the wider Hampton Roads region grows around it.
What's nearby
Daily life is easy here. Surf Rider, a well-regarded local seafood restaurant, is less than a mile away on Wythe Creek Road — a reliable spot for a weeknight dinner without a drive across the bridge. Two Tree Park is equally close at 0.9 miles, offering open green space that works for morning walks, weekend afternoons with kids, or just a change of scenery. For broader errands, the Poquoson commercial corridor along Wythe Creek Road keeps groceries, pharmacies, and everyday stops within a short drive. Hampton and Newport News are accessible via Route 171, putting a wider range of dining, retail, and services within 15 to 20 minutes.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Joint Base Langley-Eustis is nine minutes away — one of the shortest commutes you'll find among Poquoson homes for sale. Five bedrooms means space for a growing family, a dedicated workspace, or a room that flexes with each PCS cycle. A VA loan can make this kind of square footage more accessible than many buyers expect, and Poquoson's stable, small-city character makes it a strong long-term hold.
More buyer questions
How far is 4 Hansom Drive from Joint Base Langley-Eustis?
The Langley side of Joint Base Langley-Eustis is approximately nine minutes by car — one of the shortest base commutes available in the Poquoson area. Fort Eustis is roughly 21 minutes, making this address workable for personnel assigned to either installation.
What is the lot and home size at 4 Hansom Drive?
The home offers 2,100 square feet of living space across five bedrooms and 2.1 baths. The property was built in 1970 as a single-family residential structure.
Is 4 Hansom Drive in a flood zone?
Poquoson does include flood-zone areas given its coastal geography, and flood zone status for this specific parcel is addressed in the FloodRisk tile on this page. Buyers should review that information and factor flood insurance costs into their planning.
Where is 4 Hansom Drive relative to everyday shopping and dining?
Surf Rider restaurant is 0.9 miles away, and the Wythe Creek Road corridor provides access to grocery and pharmacy options within a short drive. Hampton and Newport News are roughly 15 to 20 minutes for a broader range of retail.
Can a VA loan be used to purchase a home at 4 Hansom Drive?
Yes — eligible active-duty service members and veterans can use a VA loan to purchase this property. Given the home's proximity to Joint Base Langley-Eustis, VA financing is a common and practical option for buyers in this area.
Tom and Dariya Milan know Poquoson well. Reach out to talk through this address, get a market perspective, or schedule a walkthrough — no pressure, just answers.
